WRITE POETRY, WIN PRIZES! π
PRIZES FOR POETRY! π
WHAT IS A POEM? π€
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WHAT IS A POEM?
A poem is a special way of writing to express feelings, paint pictures with your words, and share ideas. Poems often say a lot with just a few lines. Poems often use poetry tools like rhymes, rhythm, similes, metaphors, hyperbole, alliteration, and descriptive language using your 5 senses.
POETRY CIRCLE GUIDELINES:
1) Your poems must be completely original. You canβt have ChatGPT write your poem for you.
2) Poems must have at least 8 lines.
3) You can submit up to 3 poems each month to be considered for a prize.
2 WAYS TO ENTER
YOU CAN ENTER A POEM HERE:
OR ENTER A POEM USING ONE OF OUR ONLINE POETRY ACTIVITIES
POETRY SCORING
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WOW!!! π² (10 points) β Poem uses poetic language and interesting vocabulary that engages the reader. Poem has structure and flows well.
NIIIICE π (8 points) β Poem uses some poetic language and vocabulary. It has some structure and flow.
NEEDS A LITTLE MORE WORK & TIME π (5 points) β Poem needs more poetic language, structure, and flow.
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WOW!!! π² (10 points) β This poem has clear ideas, themes, story-telling, or purpose throughout the writing.
NIIIICE π (8 points) β The poem has some idea, theme, story-telling, or purpose.
NEEDS A LITTLE MORE WORK & TIME π (5 points) β The poem does needs more clear ideas, themes, story-telling, or purpose.
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WOW!!! π² (10 points) β The poem has clear emotion(s) from the writer's words/attitude. The poem creates a mood through vocabulary choices and strong writing.
NIIIICE π (8 points) β The poem creates some emotion from the writer. The poem creates a mood that is understandable but not as clear.ο»Ώ
NEEDS A LITTLE MORE WORK & TIME π (5 points) β The poem needs more to create emotion and mood.
* Inspired Poets Club is part of America SCORES Bay Area, a recognized afterschool program that uses soccer and poetry to engage and inspire youth.